Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer (batting all-rounder) |
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Date of Birth | 21/01/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Josh Clarkson
12/11/2026
Josh Clarkson was recalled to the New Zealand squad for the fifth and final ODI against India, having last played for the national side against Bangladesh in April 2026. The recall came alongside the selection of Central Districts pacer Brett Randell, with New Zealand citing injury concerns in its pace attack. Clarkson had been out of the Test setup and was in form for Central Districts.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joshua Andrew Clarkson |
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| Summary | New Zealand batting all-rounder who plays domestic cricket for Central Districts and has represented New Zealand in ODI and T20I cricket. He is known as a powerful finisher who also bowls right-arm medium pace. He was recalled to the New Zealand ODI squad in November 2026 for the fifth ODI against India. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
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| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium |
| Playing Role | Batting all-rounder |
| Jersey Number | 26 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Nelson College |
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Personal Life
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| Upbringing | Moved between Blenheim, Nelson and Te Awamutu during his youth while remaining loyal to Central Districts |
Family
| Father | Andy Clarkson |
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| Mother | Melanie Clarkson |
Career
| Domestic Team | Central Districts | ||||||||
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| Notable Performance | Scored an unbeaten 71 off 32 balls for Central Districts against Wellington in a Super Smash match in 2021 | ||||||||
| Last ODI Appearance | 23/04/2026 v Bangladesh | ||||||||
| Last T20I Appearance | 02/05/2026 v Bangladesh |
Style Quotient
| Batting Style | Right-handed power hitter |
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| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium pace |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His power-hitting has been compared to that of fellow New Zealander Finn Allen by former Central Districts coach Glenn Pocknall. | |
| 2. On his ODI debut against Bangladesh he took 2 wickets for 24 runs in a rain-affected match. |
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